Guitarist Caysen Russo and vocalist Craig Betit only appear on the band's first studio album, they were both replaced, respectively, with Chris Storey and Hernan "Eddie" Hermida by the time of their second release.
Matt Kuykendall has commented on the origin of the band's name, how he came up with it: "Sitting in my room in Berkeley, California, reading news websites and thinking about the fucked up shit going on in the world and my own life at the time. The name itself is a simple truism, but it's something that we all too easily forget."
All Shall Perish have completed several successful tours across America in the past year, sharing the stage with a variety of fellow deathcore groups, including acts such as Suicide Silence, Through the Eyes of the Dead, The Red Chord, The Acacia Strain, Misery Index, Job for a Cowboy, Antagony, among many others. The band maintained a blog during their early 2006 tour, known as the Spreading Disease tour. It can be read on the band's official web page, as well as on their MySpace page. All Shall Perish has recently had a tour with Stick to Your Guns, War of Ages, The Warriors, and Terror. They were also on The Darkness Over Europe 2007 tour with Bleeding Through, I Killed the Prom Queen and Caliban. They often add a cover of the song "Breaking the Law" by Judas Priest to their setlist. They recently headlined a tour with support from Emmure and From a Second Story Window. Bray Almini occasionally fills in for Mike Tiner on bass during tours. They are touring Europe in early 2010.
While touring in Australia on December 19, a van carrying people associated with the tour crashed north of the town of Coffs Harbour. The members of All Shall Perish were uninjured, but the lead singer and roadie of death metal band The Red Shore were killed.
The band have recently released a brand new full length entitled Awaken The Dreamers, taking on a new sound which seems to venture away from the core and more into the metal. They have since stated they are working on a follow-up.
On Wednesday, February 5, 2009, Chris Storey announced his departure from All Shall Perish. They have already recruited another guitarist and will continue playing the currently lined up shows on their tour.
But recently their newest guitarist left the band to join Born of Osiris and was replaced by Francesco Artusato, former lead gutarist of Hiss of Atrocities.
Hermida joined Suicide Silence on October 3, 2013, which was officially announced on the Suicide Silence Facebook page. On October 4, All Shall Perish released a statement about Hermida leaving, confirming that the band would continue. An interview with Mike Tiner on the Metal Injection website stated that Mike Tiner's position was that Hermida chose to leave by not being able to commit to the band.
On October 21, 2015, All Shall Perish announced the return of Hernan "Eddie" Hermida and guitarist Chris Storey, alongside founding members Matt Kuykendall, Ben Orum, and Caysen Russo, now on bass. The group's press release noted that original vocalist Craig Betit will participate in some fashion as well. The band stated that bassist Mike Tiner, the last original member in the lineup before the return of Orum, Kuykendall, and Russo declined a personal invitation to participate. Francesco Artusato and drummer Adam Pierce are no longer part of the band.
On April 21, 2020, vocalist Hernan "Eddie" Hermida announced that the reunion was no longer happening
Never Again
All Shall Perish Lyrics
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You hear those cries of anguish
Each time
That you face the mirror
And those deafening voices blames me
But that's more
Than I'm trying to hear
So let the pain revive you
Never again.
Lets just oppress this
Demon within
The abyss is a friend
You breathe deceit
And I'm surprised i still stand on my feet
You know that
I live
I breathe
Hate
Our days were agony
And therefore so tragically
There was satisfaction
Hate fucking in apathy
So fucking
Tell me
Were there days when things were so much better?
Before you were such a self loathing hateful bitch.
Recognize the hell that you're spewing forth
What we might have shared is nothing anymore
What you said to me
Was never meant to be
Never again
The lyrics to All Shall Perish's song Never Again are an introspective exploration of the aftermath of a toxic and abusive relationship. The opening lines describe the pain and self-loathing that the singer experiences every time they must confront their own reflection. They are haunted by the voices of their abuser, who blames them for the failed relationship. The singer is trying to distance themselves from this tumultuous and hurtful past, but they are still suffering from its effects. The refrain of "never again" seems to be not only an admonition to their former partner but a resolve to never allow themselves to be mistreated again.
The verse continues with a metaphorical reference to an internal demon that the singer must suppress in order to move forward. The abyss that is mentioned could be interpreted as a metaphor for their internal struggle, a representation of their emotions that threaten to engulf them. Even though they are plagued by hate and deceit, they continue to stand firm. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the idea of never letting oneself be destroyed by another's abuse.
The second verse is a recollection of the toxic relationship. The days were filled with agony, and the relationship was tragically unsatisfying. The singer is disgusted with themselves for allowing hateful actions to transpire in such a loveless and passionless environment. They ask if there were any better days in their relationship so that they can cling to a positive memory, but they realize that their former partner is not deserving of any fond recollection. The song concludes with an acknowledgment that what they had is gone and can never be retrieved. The final line of the chorus, "never again," is a strong declaration that the singer will never allow themselves to endure such pain again.
Line by Line Meaning
You know
The singer is addressing someone who knows something about him/her.
You hear those cries of anguish
The person addressed hears the singer's cries of pain.
Each time
The person addressed hears these cries at frequent intervals.
That you face the mirror
The artist has a habit of looking at his/her own reflection in the mirror.
And those deafening voices blames me
The artist hears voices that blame him/her for something, and these voices are very loud.
But that's more
The singer doesn't want to hear any more of these voices.
Than I'm trying to hear
The singer is actively trying to avoid hearing these voices.
So let the pain revive you
The artist believes that experiencing pain can have a restorative effect on an individual.
Never let me get inside you
The artist is concerned about negatively affecting the person addressed with his/her own problems.
Never again.
The artist is making a vow to never let something happen again.
Lets just oppress this
The singer wants to suppress or repress something negative.
Demon within
The artist is metaphorically referring to the negative tendencies within him/her as a demon.
The abyss is a friend
The singer is comforted by the idea of embracing the void or nothingness.
You breathe deceit
The person addressed is dishonest.
And I'm surprised i still stand on my feet
The singer is admitting to being in a difficult situation, but is still able to persevere.
You know that
The artist is reiterating a point previously made.
I live
The artist is alive and has a life.
I breathe
The singer is alive and breathing.
Hate
The singer is consumed with negative emotions.
Our days were agony
The artist and someone else experienced painful times together.
And therefore so tragically
As a result of the agony, their experience was a tragedy.
There was satisfaction
Despite the agony, there was some kind of satisfaction derived from the experience.
Hate fucking in apathy
The singer and someone else had sexual relations filled with hate and indifference.
So fucking
The artist is angry and wishes to express it forcefully.
Tell me
The singer is demanding an honest answer.
Were there days when things were so much better?
The singer wants the person addressed to confirm that things used to be better between them.
Before you were such a self loathing hateful bitch.
The singer believes that the person addressed has changed for the worse, becoming self-loathing and hateful.
Recognize the hell that you're spewing forth
The artist is accusing the person addressed of causing harm or negativity.
What we might have shared is nothing anymore
The artist believes that their relationship is now worthless.
What you said to me
The singer is referring to something that the person addressed said previously.
Was never meant to be
The singer believes that whatever was said had no sincerity behind it.
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.